Where is Section 120 at Gies Memorial Stadium?

In the lower level, south end zone, near the west south corner, on the Illinois side of the field.

Gies Memorial Stadium Section 120: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 120 is in the lower level, south end zone, near the west south corner of Gies Memorial Stadium, on the Illinois side of the field. Its rows run 1-50 (50 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 249 ft from midfield and Row 50 sits 42 ft above the field. At a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon, a seat here gets about 61 minutes of direct sun.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 120, Row 26, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 120, Row 26. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 120, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 120, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 120, Row 48, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 120, Row 48. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 120?

50 rows: 1-50. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 120 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 120 from the field?

The front row is 249 ft (75.9 m) from midfield; Row 50 is 347 ft. Eye height runs from 9 ft above the field at the front to 42 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.0° from Row 1, 5.0° from Row 26 and 6.9° from Row 50. Seats face a compass bearing of 43.8°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	249 ft	9 ft	2.0°	no
7	261 ft	13 ft	2.9°	no
13	273 ft	17 ft	3.6°	no
19	285 ft	22 ft	4.3°	no
25	297 ft	26 ft	5.1°	no
31	309 ft	30 ft	5.6°	no
37	321 ft	35 ft	6.3°	no
43	333 ft	40 ft	6.9°	no
49	345 ft	42 ft	7.0°	no
50	347 ft	42 ft	6.9°	no

Is Section 120 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 61 minutes of direct sun at a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon. By row band: front third 77 min, middle 53 min, top 54 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Illinois vs Oregon Sat Oct 24, 2026	2:00 pm (announced)	61 min shade 3:10 pm
Illinois vs Nebraska Fri Nov 6, 2026	7:00 pm (announced)	0 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	2:30 pm	4 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	109 min shade 1:00 pm
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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